Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Ambition

Last week I received a call from someone I used to work with. During the call I mentioned that I had left the mental health field and he seemed surprised. It got me thinking about how mentally and physically drained I was when I lost my jobbecame unemployed took a sabbatical. I reflected on that for several hours, wondering why I decided to leave the field entirely. After all, I worked hard to blaze a trail for others to work in the mental health field who lived the experience but did not have a degree. And then it hit me.

I've lost my ambition.

During my sabbatical I have gone through several experiences. Many "first-times". First knee replacement in 2011, first 5K in 2012, first time I have lost a parent in 2013, first grandson born in 2013, first loss of a child in 2013, and first time I realized I was floundering with no consistent direction - in 2015. I am in a rut.

I know what I would like the end result to be. I have a goal. I have a bucket list; I have a LOOOOOONG bucket list.

I thought it was because I just can't seem to develop a plan and STICK to it. But I think it is more than that. I think that once again I am in the position of blazing another career trail. One that will carry me from "pre-retirement" through retirement. One that does not require another degree. After all, I got a Bachelors degree and 2 years later I lost my job. As a result, I will be paying off student loans for another 10 years. A career that allows me to use my creativity, to work from home, to work around family schedules, to bring in the income I need, and provides an opportunity to help others.

Virtual Assistant - working for others based from home using technology that is already at our fingertips. It pulls everything I have been doing for the past 4 years together under one title and allows for flexibility and creativity. I can use the skills I have already developed during my 20+ career and in college, but still affords me the opportunity to develop more.

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I am a Grandma, mother, wife, writer, blogger, and Associate for TruVision Health. I love to read, travel, and spend time by water. I am passionate about helping those who are challenged by difficulties. I write blog
articles, grants, and review federal grants. From time to time I post musings about life as an unemployed Grandma - GrammaGaga - enjoying life with my grandchildren at Grandma's Sabbatical - grammagaga.blogspot.com - and on Facebook.

Recently after spending the last 2 1/2 years grieving the loss of my father (cancer) and two sons (heroin overdoses) and eating my way through that grief, I decided I was tired of being sick and feeling crappy. I found TruVision Health and decided to join! I have started eating healthier, walking a LOT more, and already, I can feel my body respond. I joined a 10K Challenge and plan to participate in 6 5K walks throughout 2016. If you would like to join me, you can find more information on my site at www.elizabethberndt.truvisionhealth.com